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Douneside House

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with health club and sauna

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Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Interior entrance
Front of property
Garden
Douneside House, next to a golf course, offers various ways to unwind. Relax in the sauna or steam room, play mini golf, or swim in the indoor pool. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and access to an arcade/game room that previous visitors loved.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is €239
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Classic Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Room, Terrace

Classic Room, Terrace

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Casa 21)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Casa 21)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Gate House)

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Gate House)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
3 bedrooms
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pine)

Cottage, 2 Bedrooms (Pine)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Heated bathroom floor
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 23)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (Casa 24)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Wheelchair Accessible (Morven)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae)

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Dounebrae)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha)

Cottage, 3 Bedrooms (Alpha)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Smart TV
3 bedrooms
Heated bathroom floor
  • 90 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Cosy Small Double or Twin

Cosy Small Double or Twin

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Heated bathroom floor
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Suite

Classic Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
Heated bathroom floor
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
Tarland, Aboyne, Scotland, AB34 4UL

What's nearby

  • Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve - 11 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Reflect Spa - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Deeside Activity Park - 16 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Craigievar Castle - 21 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Balmoral Castle - 30 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Insch Station - 35 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner House Tearoom - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Boat Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Spider On A Bicycle - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Loch Kinord Hotel & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Sign Of The Black Face Sheep - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Douneside House

Upscale family-friendly hotel next to a golf course
At Douneside House, you can look forward to a terrace, mini golf and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and concierge services
  • A ballroom, a reception hall and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Douneside House have amenities, such as free WiFi, free bottled water and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Heated floors, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Ballroom
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Douneside House Hotel Aboyne
Douneside House Hotel
Douneside House Aboyne
Douneside House Aboyne Scotland
Douneside House Hotel
Douneside House Aboyne
Douneside House Hotel Aboyne

Frequently asked questions

Does Douneside House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Douneside House?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Douneside House on 2 Nov 2025 start from €239.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Douneside House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Douneside House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Douneside House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Douneside House?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Douneside House located?

Located in a national park, this family-friendly hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve, Cairngorms National Park and Craigievar Castle. Deeside Activity Park and Morven are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Douneside House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, a la carte food, cleanliness, was first class, overall an excellent stay at this beautiful House Hotel! Will definataly visit again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Chilled Weekend

Chose the Douneside House for a chilled weekend, not disappointed. Lovely room and surroundings to walk and enjoy some great scenery.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay at Douneside House. Excellent from start to finish and everything in between - accommodation, staff, facilities, dining (and drinking!) and all set in gorgeous grounds & gardens. Superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed every aspect of our stay at Douneside House. The facility was spectacular, the grounds were immaculate, but most of all, the staff was ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING in all respects!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We arrived after the dining room was closed (our fault) but they still went above and beyond to provide us with a wonderful meal. We will definitely stay at Douneside House on our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing grounds. Gorgeous food. Great facilities. Super staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the Lady MacRobert room. Quiet peaceful. Staff was excellent. Couldnt ask for more
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relax and Enjoy

Lovely stay. Very relaxed with delicious food and brilliant facilities. Beautiful gardens and the wider estate is worth exploring.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay could not have been any better. Will be back as soon as possible!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The setting is lovely with amazing views, very friendly welcoming staff and really amazing food, the best food we had any where in Scotland.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

thomas allen l., Aylett,VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Coming Home

Beautiful place to enjoy the scenery and get to places we wanted to see, the staff couldn’t have been better!!🤗
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cosy seating areas with multiple public comfy rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerry, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and would defiantly come back again !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super Nice!

Interesting history of a very quaint hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional

Really enjoyed our stay at Douneside, from the welcome and tour, to the health club facilities, to the exceptional dinner. The history of the house was fascinating and the relaxation unparalleled.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t go when it is cold
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect weekend away treat

A wonderfully relaxing get away in a very home from home hotel. Staff with no exception were fantastic. Attentive but not imposing. We had a lovely big room with amazing views out over the lawn.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb stay in a lovely country house hotel

My wife and I had a superb overnight stay at this lovely country house hotel. The welcome we received from the staff was like nothing we'd experienced before - it was as if we were old friends coming to visit rather than first-time customers. The grounds were beautiful and the common areas full of character. We dined in the conservatory restaurant on the Table d'hote menu and the food was fabulous throughout all three courses. If I were to make some minor criticisms, I'd point out that we only had one chair in our room, which seemed a little odd considering it was described as a "double room with seating area". Also, there was no mention of ironing facilities in the guest information book, and whilst we did next morning find the relevant details stashed in a drawer, it was too late to be of use. However, these did not detract from our overall enjoyment, and we would have no hesitation in staying here again, or recommending Douneside House to others.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautifu, quiet, rural luxury hotel

This is an absolutely delightful place for a quiet, peaceful luxurious stay in the most magnificent rural Scottish countryside. We would not hesitate to recommend anyone to take time out to enjoy Douneside and it's immaculate facilities. All the staff were efficient and friendly and were a credit to the MacRobert trust organisation and the memory of that amazing family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely!

Beautiful hotel and grounds. It's a pity we were only there for 1 night for a flying visit so did not have time to enjoy all the facilities on offer. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charlie, Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great country hotel

Our stay was short but memorable. The hotel is very well appointed and the staff were all friendly and efficient. Service was exemplary at reception, in the bar and also in the restaurant. The food was excellent and well presented.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
la chamber était tres petite , les jardins sont tres beaux. la nourriture sur place était tres dispendiuse.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

sam, aberdeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Very relaxing. Food was amazing. Really nice location and beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018